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Mowbray, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Mowbray is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 3,718. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
3,718 Population 314/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$19,705 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$19,705 median income, 9.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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About Mowbray

Mowbray

Mowbray is a suburb of Launceston in the Australian state of Tasmania and is the site of Mowbray Racecourse, home of the Launceston Cup. Mowbray also contains the minor suburbs of Mowbray Heights and Vermont. The suburb of Mowbray is located on a flat-topped, alluvial shelf, known as Mowbray Hill, roughly 28m above the Tamar River and its flood plains.

People

Population3,718
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density314/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,705
Per Capita$19,705
Unemployment9.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership48.9%
Housing Units1,487

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population3,718
Population Density314 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates-41.4024°, 147.1506°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (714 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,705
Median Age32.0 years

About Mowbray

Mowbray is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 3,718. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Mowbray has a population of 3,718 with a density of 314 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,718
Total Population
314
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below Australia avg
11.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mowbray vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mowbray is $19,705, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,705 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $379, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 353 business establishments.

Income: Mowbray vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,705
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,705
Avg Weekly Wage$379

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)353

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mowbray is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 48.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,487 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership48.9%
Owner-Occupied48.9%
Renter-Occupied51.1%
Housing Units1,487

Property Tax

Climate in Mowbray

Mowbray has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 676 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.9° 50.6
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.7° 33.1
Mar 16.6°C / 62°F 10.4° / 22.7° 37.9
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 7.5° / 19° 52.0
May 10.4°C / 51°F 4.9° / 15.8° 63.5
Jun 8.1°C / 47°F 2.9° / 13.3° 66.1
Jul 7.6°C / 46°F 2.5° / 12.8° 78.7
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.8° 83.1
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 5.1° / 15.7° 63.8
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 7° / 18.2° 47.5
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 9.2° / 20.6° 52.8
Dec 16.8°C / 62°F 11° / 22.7° 46.9
Mowbray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates-41.4024°N, 147.1506°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 93 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 69 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 123 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
August 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in

Mowbray has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Mowbray

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mowbray Heights Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mowbray

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
7WAY 105.3 Way FM - Launceston, TAS christian, faith MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mowbray

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Sotherton'
City Park Radio Museum
Interpretation Centre (Duck Reach Power Station)
Launceston Tramway Museum
National Automobile Museum
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Woolmers Historic Estate

Libraries in Mowbray

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Launceston Library0.0
libraries Tansania0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
Longford Library0.0
Ravenswood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mowbray

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Evandale Sunday Markets
Evandale Sunday Markets
Launceston Harvest Market

Restaurants in Mowbray

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Curry House Mowbray
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Mowbray

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The CAF Dine In & Takeaways

Clinics in Mowbray

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northern Suburbs Medical Service
Snoring & Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance Centre

Dentists in Mowbray

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dentaltown

Veterinaries in Mowbray

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mowbray Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Mowbray

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mowbray Junction
Vermont

Gas Stations in Mowbray

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EG Australia
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Mowbray

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Mowbray

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mowbray Marketplace
Mowbray Marketplace

Stadiums & Teams in Mowbray

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Ski Resorts Near Mowbray

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Lomond 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mowbray

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Launceston AirportLSTMedium Airport
Avoca Airport-Small Airport
Boobyalla Airfield-Small Airport
Bridport 2nd Airstrip-Small Airport
Campbell Town Airport-Small Airport
Cranbourn Airfield-Small Airport
Eagles Nest (Scottsdale)-Small Airport
Flinders Island Aviation (Bridport)-Small Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill Airport-Small Airport
Longdown Airport-Small Airport
Lost Farm Golf Course (Barnbougle)-Small Airport
North Campbell Town Airfield-Small Airport
Original Barnbougle Airstrip-Small Airport
Rostella Airport-Small Airport
Stony Head Military Area Airstrip-Small Airport
Tomahawk Airstrip-Small Airport
Tunbridge Airport-Small Airport
Valley Field Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mowbray

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mowbray Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mowbray

What is the population of Mowbray?

Mowbray has a population of 3,718 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 314 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mowbray expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,705, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mowbray?

Mowbray has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

How is the job market in Mowbray?

The job market in Mowbray faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $379. There are 353 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mowbray?

The median home value in Mowbray is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 48.9%.

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